Considered one of the greatest featherweight fighters (up to 65,7kg) in history, Patrick Pitbull believe that facing Max Holloway would be even more difficult than a fight against José Aldo. In an exclusive interview with SUPER FIGHTS channel, the Brazilian analyzed the technical fit of the fighters and, according to him, the Hawaiian could further complicate his stand-up game in a possible fight.
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About styles Max Holloway e José Aldo, the Potiguar highlights the Hawaiian's resistance as a differentiator, in addition to considering his compatriot predictable in his game.
"I Think José Aldo would be easier. He has a similar size to mine and the game he imposes in the fight, in Muay-Thai, is well known. It's a still game, responding to blows with speed and strength. He kicks very hard, but it's something he's been doing for 20 years. (…) Max Holloway, as he is a fighter with more resistance, perhaps he would bring more danger to me. I saw the fight against (Alexander) Volkanovski. It seems that he 'does well' until he takes the first blow. And my hand, you know, is to hit and fall'', he analyzed Patrick Pitbull.
Despite considering that he would have more difficulties against Holloway, Pitbull makes a point of praising Aldo. He also considers that Brazilian fans should value even more the fighters born on Brazilian soil who make history in the Octagon.
“I respect a lot (the José Aldo), has a cool story and is the great champion of the Brazilian people. But, unfortunately, many people don't follow the work of other Brazilians who make a similar or even greater story”, added the fighter.
HAVE YOU THOUGHT?
Two of the greatest featherweights born in Brazil, Patrick Pitbull e José Aldo They could have faced each other in the first fights of their careers. The Bellator champion indicates that he even negotiated a fight against the 'People's Champion', even before any spotlight on his career, and reveals that he has already imagined himself in a duel against the manauara.
“I trained to fight José Aldo, in truth. Here in Natal, they even scheduled a fight for us and told me that I would fight him in my debut. But, in my head, I've prepared myself several times, in several camps, imagining facing that style of game. He’s a guy I look at and think I can beat this guy, like I did against Chandler”, he concluded.
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